The Aquarius No. 1 Fire Museum presents the firefighting history of Peterborough, NH via equipment and fire engines used in the area in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Collection highlights include a Thayer 1803 hand tub and a 1914 American LaFrance engine.
The museum offers exhibits. The museum is only accessible at times when the fire station is manned. Appointments are required for visits which fall on any day except Sunday.
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